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Don't be bummed about that! Bypass patients lose weight a lot faster than we do. Because we tend to lose slower, our skin has more of a chance to rebound. Also, you still have age on your side. I have read on here about people even into their late 40s not having issues with hanging skin. Another thing to look at, you are doing this for a healthier you. Being skinny is just the by-product. Don't let the POSSIBILITY of lose skin stop you. My surgeon actually brought in a patient in her 50s that lost 120lbs. She said that she never had to have any plastic surgery because of the rate that she lost weight. Ok, sorry, I can tend to run on. I just think if that is your only hold out, don't let it be. Don't worry about that at all.

I'm still pre op as well and trying to decide between sleeve and bypass too. My surgeon was no help to me as he thinks either procedure will work well for me. What do you mean by "People can go off a little mentally with bypass?" Sent from my SM-G925T using the BariatricPal App Like crazy. They're not sure why but it has happened. Not really frequent and it stands out for me because I have a depression and anxiety diagnosis so that's how it came up for me. Sent from my SM-G935P using the BariatricPal App Oh ok...well thanks for the clarification. I guess this just reinforces the fact that I need to make finding the right therapista high priority for post op life. Sent from my SM-G925T using the BariatricPal App Good idea I can't, He can, I'll let Him

I agree with what's already been said and I would just keep an eye on it and not panic. You are bound to have occasional pain considering you have just had an operation and as it was revision surgery there will be more scar tissue etc. I still get pain every now and then but nothing that I am overly concerned about considering what my stomach has been put through. I did get sharp pains soon after surgery, especially after eating or drinking and it was just my stomach being sensitive, which it would be after having had a band slipped the third of the way down it, daily reflux and vomiting and then most of it cut out and the remaining bit stapled up!

I read this article today and thought I would share. Nothing to do with weight loss surgery directly but only indirectly. I had RNY gastric bypass surgery 3 years ago and the most difficult part of the process was dealing with the insurance companies. This article explains the undue pressures being put on our medical staff today by the government and insurance companies under the guise of medical coding. I would probably rename the article "Medical Coding: Driving Our Physicians into Early Retirement". http://acsh.org/news/2016/09/15/government-torture-physicians%C2%A0-where’s-outrage-10163

I am 21 months post-op from RNY gastric bypass surgery. My weight loss leveled off after the 7th month after surgery. I was very stable in my weight for over 6 months after that. Then a stomach flu hit and I completely lost any appetite for food. I lost a pound a day. With 2 bouts of stomach flu, I lost a total of 10 pounds. I decided to try and maintain this additional weight loss since then. But it does bring up an interesting point. When you get sick, a person can lose weight quickly. And therefore it is important to keep a little fat on your body in reserve as a buffer. I feel that some people are so obsessed with their bottom weight number that they lose sight of the fact that they may become sick which might threaten their health.

Agnes, Thanks for giving us an update. It's wonderful to hear that you are doing well. I was wondering how it had gone for you. Remember, you are in the "healing" period now. Don't worry about your weight or anything else. Just rest as much as you can, balanced with reasonable physical activity. Do EXACTLY what the Dr has told you to do, and you'll be just fine. The gas pains were a very big problem for me as well, at least in my second surgery when they took the band out and did the Bypass. It was Open (not laproscopic) so a lot of air got inside me. It hurt quite a bit for over a month. But you should not have nearly the problem that I did. Keep us posted, let us know how you are doing. We'll expect some pictures, ya know! :biggrin: HH

Dumping seems to be a topic that generates a lot of confusion. Some believe that everyone has dumping following gastric bypass surgery. Some may experience it and not recognize that it is dumping. Others believe that the presence or absence of dumping affects the potential success (or failure) of bypass surgery. Still others are so concerned about dumping that they avoid trying new foods or even eating healthy amounts of calories and Protein. So let’s see if we can dump the confusion about dumping. Who Experiences Dumping Estimates vary widely but somewhere between 15% to 50% of gastric bypass patients never experience dumping. It’s difficult to be exact because some experience dumping without realizing that their symptoms are the result of dumping. Others experience symptoms that they believe are the result of dumping when the cause is something else. Regardless of the exact number, a significant percentage of all gastric bypass patients never experience dumping. What Causes Dumping There are still some unanswered questions regarding the causes of dumping but it is generally thought to be the result of food being “dumped” too quickly from the pouch to the small intestine. Food high in sugar or simple carbohydrates (aka “simple sugars”) can create a rapid increase in blood sugars (hyperglycemia). The rule of thumb is that white foods (e.g. potatoes, rice, Pasta, white bread, etc.) are usually simple carbohydrates. The sugar in the small intestine rapidly pulls Water out of the bloodstream and into the small intestine. A number of the symptoms of dumping including severe diarrhea can result. With “late” dumping (see below), the body responds to the rapid rise in blood sugars with an increase in insulin to process the sugars. The increased insulin can cause the blood sugars to “crash” producing hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) and dumping symptoms follow. Symptoms may or may not include vomiting. I have experienced late dumping on several occasions, usually after eating fruit, such as grapes, or white rice, both rich in sugars. In my case, symptoms are shakiness and general weakness but I have never had any vomiting. What are the Symptoms Just about everyone knows that dumping can cause vomiting. But all vomiting is not the result of dumping and all dumping does not cause vomiting. Symptoms of dumping include: · Nausea or queasiness · Profuse sweating · General weakness · Vomiting · Shakiness · Diarrhea · Faintness · Fatigue · Heart palpitations (or increased heart rate) Types of Dumping Doctors divide dumping into two types and the symptoms may vary depending on which type you have: · Early dumping – usually occurs within 15 to 30 minutes following the ingestion of certain foods. Roughly two-thirds of people who experience dumping have early dumping. · Late dumping – usually occurs within one to three hours following the ingestion of certain foods. But it can occur as much as twelve hours after eating. About one-third of people who experience dumping have late dumping. Late dumping is linked with low blood sugar (hypoglycemia). Success of Gastric Bypass and Dumping There is no scientific evidence that patients who experience dumping are any more or less successful than patients who do not experience dumping. Dumping is not on the long list of factors that make gastric bypass surgery so effective for so many. So if you’re worried that your surgery might fail because you don’t have dumping, it just ain’t so! Fear of Dumping This is a good news, bad news kind of thing. If fear of dumping helps you to make better food choices, it’s a good thing. But if fear of dumping prevents you from eating a healthy number of calories and getting ALL of your protein requirement, it’s a bad thing. Remember the Prime Directive – the bypass surgery is a tool but the gold medal is lifestyle changes. Fear of dumping (or anything else) is not sustainable, it’s not compatible with living and enjoying your life, and it’s not a realistic expectation. Lifestyle changes are about control, not denial. So How Do You Avoid Dumping · Choose complex carbohydrates like whole grains instead of simple carbohydrates like white bread and sugary sweets. · No liquids for 30 minutes before and 30 minutes after eating. Pretty much a standard recommendation for all bypass patients but especially important for avoiding dumping. · Some people may not tolerate dairy products. · Eat smaller meals more often. · Keep a food diary to help you track your reaction to various foods. In addition to helping you avoid dumping, research has repeatedly shown that folks who maintain food logs lose more weight, lose it more quickly, and are more successful at maintaining their ideal weight. · Incorporate high Fiber foods into your diet. Fiber takes longer to digest and extends the time the food takes to move from the pouch into the small intestine. So there you have it. Dumping is not pleasant. But it’s often easy to avoid with dietary changes. Dumping does not always involve vomiting; there are a number of possible symptoms. A significant number of patients never experience dumping. And dumping has nothing to do with long term success or failure of gastric bypass. Stay focused. Stay active. Stay away from the scales. You’re gonna love the new you!!

Hi Tulip, I was banded by Dr. Marsden on Oct 19th. Now I'm all freaked out about my port flipping.. YIKES! I guess time will tell, huh? I wonder if he used the dissolvable stitches on me, or if he used regular. Any idea when he switched? I'm glad the revision surgery went well - hopefully you'll be up and around in no time! Best of luck to you.

How long are bypass patients on liquids. I am VSG and we switched to soft mushy foods the 2nd week post op

You guys, listen, you just got banded... 2.5 weeks post op... or 4 weeks post op.... calm down.. your body is still healing and you're not going to lose much and you might even plateau for a few weeks. Dont' automatically start blaming the band and saying "i paid this much and it better work".. give it a few months... give your body time to heal. A lot of people will lose a lot on those dumb liquid diets pre-band, and then gain some or not lose anymore when they actually start eating food.. don't become anorexic over it or panic over it. I didn't get good restriction until my third fill. I still lost weight, but I was doing the south beach diet before I got good restriction. The best advice I can give is to go get those fills as soon as you can. Don't wait. My doctor told me every 3-4 weeks and you better believe I was there by the 3rd week. Now I have perfect restriction and have even cancelled my last two fills because I didn't need them. I'm consistently dropping 8-10 lbs a month, which is a good amount to lose. Remember, we didn't get the bypass here.. we got the band. If you are losing 1-2 lbs a week you are doing awesome. But even plateaus are good because it tells your body you've accepted the weight loss.

I had a bypass 2-6. 2 wks prior to surgery I was on a high protein diet only protein shake 2xday and 4 oz protein and veges for my meal wasn't excited about that a good start loss 10lbs prior to surgery. Liquid only day of and 2 days post op purée for 4 weeks. Then soft for weeks. A day o did not adhere and had a bite or 2 of a shrimp and I paid for it. I am sure I plugged my pouch I had severe abdominal pain for 12hr and threw up at least twice. Follow the plan. At about week 3-4 I plateau but it turned around I am down 39lbs. I feel I'm behind but not gaining

Ive spent forever getting ready for this. i get my final testing in June surgery tentatively scheduled for September.I have had extremely low platelets for 5 years. When i sought treatment i was only told don't worry you don't have cancer. my level is 109 you have to have 150000 to barely be "normal"I am in full blown panic now. Has ANYONE been in a similar situation?

The DS is rarely performed. I think statistically it accounts for 0.5% of weight loss surgeries, meaning it might not be the most appropriate option. Getting a re-sleeve less than 2 years after an original sleeve is absolutely ridiculous and I have no idea why any insurance would cover it or surgeon would perform it. Having a sleeve to a bypass is a reasonable option. Especially if you think reflux is a factor. I just noticed this post is almost 2 months old though, so im gonna stop here.

Hello all my name is heather and i am from Dallas TX. I joined because i am meeting with a Dr. in a couple days about getting the Lap Band. I am 5'6 310 with a BMI of 48. I meet the requirements to get the band with my insurance as long as i do a DR. directed diet plan, my insurance is aetna EPO. I have alot of worries with getting this surgry but my first one is with my insureance. this is the 1st time in over five years i've even had health insurance. I do not have a PCP and I have not gone to the doctor in at least 5 years with one exception. (emergency tooth surgery) i"m worried that even with my weight having been very high all my life i have no recent documation to prove it. Has any one had the surgy that has my similar problem? Any adivce from any one who has aetna would be great. I've read alot about both gastric bypass, which my mom and sister had with little complications, and the Lap Band, which my boyfriends father had with few complications. I have decided on the Lap band for many reasons man one being i'm less likey to die from it. Another is i want it help me loose weight not make me dump all my wieght in less than a year like my mom and sister did with the bypass. I was wondering though, since u loose so much slower how much do you loose in say a month? I know its differnt person to person i just want to get a general idea. Well i'll go read threw some threads see if i can get answers to the rest of my questions that way, thanks for anyone who reads this time. :tongue_smilie: Sincerly hopeful and worried Ps. please excuse my spelling

I had the bypass done April 5th . I’ve been losing about 2lbs a week . Of course this week I’ve lost nothing . I’m worried about stretching my pouch . I can eat a whole slice of pizza . What’s up with that ? I’m usually good about following the diet but I do feel I’m eating too much sometimes .

I've been on this road for about 12years.I didn't gain alot of weight until I got married. I was 149lbs. when I got married 12yrs.ago. My son came and my daughter,:)Then I had abad car accident and was out of work for 7months. I.ve lost and gained. and lost and gained. A year and a half ago I went through everything, and was even approved for Gastric Bypass. The day before , I canceled! The girl across the street from my mom had had the surgery 5months before and she died that morning from complications. I was very upset! I saw an article on T.V. and asked my doctor about it. It's been a journey since April. I had my initial visit and now I'm down to the waiting for the insurance company. I hope it gets approved , i'm worried because I dropped out at the last minute. I'm also concerned with the liquid diet , but i"ll cross that bridge when it happens one thing I like is my liquid diet seems to have more choices then other people have.:car:

5 weeks out, first day of solid foods.... it was my friend's baby shower. food, cupcakes, and candy galore. Open bar. I did pretty well with my food. i didnt drink any liquor, bypassed the cupcakes, chocolate covered strawberries...no bread, potato salad but she had a candy bar...and i couldn't pass on the blow pops sour apple blow pops are my fave....i took two. I had one at the shower. The other is in my bag I don't feel bad though....it was 60 cals and I tracked it. Still under my cals and carbs. Still focused Life after WLS on the up side I got so many positive comments on how good i looked

Really really discourged today. I've gain yet again. I have to get this under control. I really don't feel any restriction. I know I'm suppose to have 4.2 cc in my 4.0 cc band. I really don't believe it. I think there is a leak. They want me to have only 1 cup at a time, but I'm not filled up with only one cup. I just don't know what to do. I got this band thinking it would help me feel full, therefore I would not eat, but low and behold I'm hungry most of the time. I'm going to try to do liquids today till supper time. I hope this works. I have spent way to much money and time on this for it not to work. I think I will see about joining the y today. I need somewhere where I can go to walk. I'm hoping I can find a support group somewhere that will help me deal with my addiction to food. I'm really feeling like a huge failure at this. I could go back to weight watchers, I have had some luck with them at times, but thats just more money every week. I just don't know what to do. I have another appointment at the doctors in two week, debating on weather I will go or not. What good does it to go and have them put more fill in when its not doing anything. I would like to know if I really have that much in my band. If there is a leak what would they do. I have to decide if I want another band or maybe I should do bypass. I'm really conficted on this right now. If I don't go in two weeks when should I give up and have it removed. I just don't know what to do. I really really down right now.

Thanks! Yeah, I am prepared to lose slowly being a revision. I guess I’m just worried about how the scale is moving up for over a week now. Lol. I will definitely just keep going doing exactly what I’m supposed to be doing.

I think complications with the band is higher. I've even read that some bariatric doctors are no longer doing the band, but have went with going with the sleeve and bypass only. Read the complications in the band forum. In two days my sister converts from band to sleeve. Slippage, scar tissue and erosion are just a few band complications. Also trying to find that "sweet spot" where your fill is perfect can take years. It did for her. You have to research and then research some more. Then at the end of the day, go with what you feel is right for you.

I have a question about pills and malabsorption after gastric bypass. I'm almost 4 weeks post op and had to have emergency back surgery last week (2 surgeries in 3 weeks) and I'm in a lot of pain. They got me taking pain pills for the back pain to recover from the surgery but the pills don't seem to work. Is there something I can do? I'm afraid it's from the malabsorption that the pain pills aren't working.

Though I have not had my revision to gastric bypass yet, I have been doing a fair amount of research into the procedure. Most importantly is to keep your medical team apprised of your current conditions. They are the best and most reliable source of how to cope with and manage the current issues you are experiencing. They have answers for you beyond what the forum may provide. I also know that we have a "honeymoon" post surgery, and we need to make the most progress with weight loss during that time. When you feel that you are not following your food plan, it is time to get in contact with your NUT also. I hope you feel better fast...

Hi Sarie. That's wonderful on your weight loss. You're doing great. I wasn't banded, but rather I had gastric bypass. I experienced the "stopping when I felt full" vs "stopping when I was satisfied". I too hurt and was beating myself up for not stopping when I knew I should. I found that the days where I didn't feel satisfied (and this is just me) I found an emotional trigger. Something happened to me and I ate beyond where I should have because I wanted to get rid of the feelings (I didn't figure it out until after I ate - I had to take the time to think back and figure out what happened.) It has taken me awhile to be able to see my triggers and be able to stop myself from eating to much. I had to be mindful and ask myself: "Diane, why are you eating? Are you truly hungry or what is going on?" I don't know if this has helped you or not, but I hope it does. Keep your chin up. You haven't failed, you just hit a bump in the road.

What was your starting weight? I had a revision from sleeve to bypass on May 30th, and I am only down 17 pounds, and getting extremely frustrated. Preop highest: 260 Surgery day: 241 Current weight: 224 I am 28, 5 ft 4

thank you so much for you words because it does mean alot i have not told many ppl because the few i told all i got from them was your not THAT BIG the worst part is they dont know how i feel but i guess bypass will really help with this gas pains i get i guess in time i will go with whats good for me . Thou im scared im ready to feel great again .